I don't think Bendis was being sarcastic when he says Wondy is one of the best, I have always gotten the feeling he likes Wonder Man. I can't say I'm sure of it though, until I see where he eventually goes with this.

And, hey, Wonder Man was Hawkeye's team strongman for his entire tenure as chairman, so that has to count for something, right?

--Previous Message-- : I admit, I went into this issue thinking : Bendis was gonna have Wondy get taken out in : one panel and being an after thought the : rest of the story. I just don't trust Bendis : when it comes to Wonder Man. So I was : pleased to see how things went down. He : definitely looked like a force and was : treated well. I don't mind the brief battle : as it sets things up for the long run and : that's a GOOD thing. I'm intrigued and : looking forward to more! I liked how Hawkeye : was portayed, also. Hawk and Wondy may not : be the Beast and Wonder Man, but they also : are very close friends and seeing Clint : warning Wolverine to beware and calling : Simon one of the greatest Avengers ever was : a nice touch...even though I'm sure Bendis : was being sarcastic. Best part of it all was : Wondy taking out Wolverine! What better way : to get respect than beating down Logan? : Thank you, so far, Mr Bendis! : : With that said, with the timeline being : "broken", I'm wondering if this : still isn't some alternate Wonder Man, who's : look keeps changing due to the factured : timeline because he looks so diferent from : the first issue but I like it. It's as if : Mitchel and I made a compromise! : : Whatever the case, Bendis seems to be taking : Wonder Man seriously and I actually feel he : has plans for Simon. :